Emotionally abusive behaviour is when something is said, implied, or done to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings on a consistent basis over an extended period of time. The day-to-day bickering, teasing, insulting or other negative behaviours do happen in ordinary relationships.

Empowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities.